Self Image: Activity 3

Self Image: Activity 3

There are many outside forces that influence the way we behave, the way we dress, and out overall image and identity. 


One thing that influences the way I dress is tumblr, I follow many fashion and clothing blogs and often find outfit inspiration from them. 

As far as behavior and school go, my parents are my main motivators. They punish me for acting out or not achieving good grades, and influence me to work hard and take challenging classes in school. They also pressure me on choosing a career in math, science, or engineering, because they are both engineers. My dad even made a list for me of 10 careers I have to choose from, and is not letting me pursue anything else. 

I also try to wear not too much makeup, because I think natural looks better; and Leighton Meester is my influence for that. She is gorgeous either way, but no makeup is a much better look. 

Self Image: Activity 2

Self Image: Activity 2

"Attractive"                                                                         

1. Slender face, with prominent cheekbones- The photographer uses a strong light at the center of her face to highlight the high points of her face like her slender nose, and darken the other parts of her face, to give it a contoured effect, a feat many women try to recreate with makeup; they even sell conturing sticks in makeup stores.

2. Uniquely colored eyes- Megan Fox's beautiful eyes are enhanced by her makeup and the white toned lighting used by the photographer.
                                                                                 
                                                                                     1. Glowing skin- The photographer used a     golden or yellow toned lighting to bring out Jennifer Aniston's tan skin and blonde hair.

2. Nice eyebrows- Her eyebrows are well shaped and stand out against her skin tone and the lighting used to accentuate it.

3. Full lips- The fullness of her lips are complimented by her lip color and the extra golden lighting.

1. Sharp facial structure- The photographer effectively used black and white photography to increase simplicity and focus all attention to Dave Franco's face. I think the photo wouldn't look as good if it was in color.

2. Imperfectly perfect skin- The photographer also made the picture very clear and detailed to capture all of his imperfections which just make him more appealing.

3. Soft hair- The photographer also takes advantage of using extreme closeup to make the viewer notice every part of his face, including his vert soft looking hair.






"Unattractive"

Self Image: Activity 1

Self Image: Activity 1

1. Age/generation- I'm 16 years old, which means having the freedom of having my license, but I'm not yet allowed to do other things like see R rated movies or vote; although I feel I'm mature for my age and generation.

2. Gender- I'm female, and that means I could be treated as less competent or able to do things, although I do my best to prove those attitudes wrong.

3. Race- I'm white with mainly German heritage. My family follows some German traditions such as making foods from my moms childhood and putting out traditional ornaments during Christmas. My grandfather came to the U.S. when he was a young adult so my mother speaks some German and I write to my cousins in Germany every few months.

4. Religion- My family's religion is Lutheran and that's what I have chosen to believe in. I was confirmed at Mountain View Lutheran church in 8th grade, and I volunteer at Bible School every summer. However I probably attend church only 5 times a year.

5. Class or caste- My family has always been able to provide for me and the things I want to do, and we would be classified as middle class. 

6. Personality- I'm a shy or introverted person around people I don;t know or like, but always try to be nice. However with the people I know I feel comfortable being myself and am loud and extroverted.

7. Intelligence- One thing I am very proud of are my achievements in school, I have lettered in academics all my years in Mountain Pointe, am in National Honors Society and National Art Honors Society, and take advanced classes in school.

8. Political Persuasion- My parents are republicans, and I support the economic beliefs of conservatives, but the social beliefs of democrats/liberals. So I myself am not really either, and would classify myself as independent.